“Truth & Justice” Gives Professor T His Day in Court
It is unclear how much time has passed since the second episode, but this week finds the Professor at his trial for the attempted murder of Simon Lanesborough. Simon’s crookedness is not questioned, but what happened to him is not mentioned. Was he jailed? We don’t see him in prison with Jasper. Jasper replays the night in question as the judge prepares the jury: In the flashback, Simon clearly does not grab the rifle to change its trajectory – so why were his prints found on the barrel? That will have to remain a mystery because it is not addressed.
Since Jasper has declined to enter a plea, the judge cites the presumption of innocence and declares one for him: Not guilty. In the courtroom for moral support are Donckers, Dan, Rabbit, Adelaide, the Dean, and Ms. Snares. The latter three are called to the stand first as character witnesses, each managing to paint Jasper in an unflattering light. When Rabbit is on the stand, however, Jasper’s usefulness to the police is highlighted, and he tells the story of their last case, where Jasper saved an innocent man from a murder charge. The murder this week is interspersed with Jasper’s trial, involving the in-prison death of corrupt Officer Steddon.
Christina’s testimony takes up the bulk of the trial. At some point in between nearing killing her now ex-boyfriend Simon and getting her former lover Jasper jailed for it, she’s patched things up with her estranged husband. The husband and their two children are in the courtroom, which proves awkward when the prosecution presses her to admit her past relationship with Jasper. When Jasper’s lawyer questions her, she speaks to his intention – he believed she was in danger – and refutes Simon’s claim that Jasper pointed the rifle in his face. She maintains the lie that she did not have a gun. When the prosecution cross-examines her, the questions seem aimed at casting suspicion on Christina. The judge reminds the lawyer that Christina’s not on trial, but the revelation of her past relationship with Jasper colors the scene. The judge calls a brief adjournment.
